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CIJ raises concern over Federal Court ruling on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ under CMA

Media watchdog says upholding the constitutionality of the words weakens constitutional safeguards and invites abuse

Section 233 of CMA serves purpose in multiracial society: Federal Court

Activist Heidy Quah also notes ‘higher threshold’ and ‘narrow’ application of law to protect democratic dialogue and truth-seeking

[UPDATED] ‘Offensive’, ‘annoy’ are constitutional: Federal Court overturns appeals court decision on CMA section

Decision by lower court in August 2025 had ruled the words were vague and unconstitutional

Federal Court grants govt leave to appeal ruling on CMA’s ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ terms

The court allows a stay of the Court of Appeal’s decision and will examine the constitutionality of Section 233 in a future hearing

It is no longer a crime to make ‘offensive’ online comments intended to ‘annoy’: Court

Court of Appeal strikes down parts of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 in landmark ruling
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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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